Newlyn was a
small fishing village on the coast of Cornwall. To give the
fishermen something to do in the off-season, John Pearson, ex-craftsman at
Ashbee's Guild of Handicrafts, helped to found a metalworking school
there. Initially an attempt to bring additional revenue to the impoverished
village, Pearson's efforts soon produced some of the most highly-prized,
sough-after metalwork in England. Drawing on their experience of the
sea, the metalworkers produced vases, bowls, plaques, chargers and other
types of hollowware, all embellished with marine motifs. Indeed,
some of the craftsmen
were so skilled, and earned enough of a living at this type of work, they
gave up fishing all together. This panel would be beautiful
framed. Learn
more about Newlyn metalwork